UNLV has given up 109 points the past two games after allowing a 27.8 average over the first four weeks. The Rebels need to return to prior form with Air Force visiting Sam Boyd Stadium on Friday.
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UNLV has eight sacks through three games. The Rebels had 11 sacks all of last season.
Bryan Salmond and Mark Anderson discuss UNLV’s 46-17 win over Prairie View A&M Saturday and what to expect from the Rebels against Arkansas State.
Saturday evening is the final chance for UNLV football players fighting for jobs to state their case before the team heads full time into preparation for the Sept. 1 season opener at Southern California.
The cost of construction for the Fertitta Football Complex has increased significantly, causing UNLV officials to delay building the interior of the second floor until additional funds are raised.
Personal seat licenses to purchase tickets for Raiders games at the new Las Vegas stadium in reserved seating will range from $3,900 to $15,000 per seat. Personal seat licenses, or PSLs, went on sale Tuesday in reserved-seating areas for season-ticket holders and fans with appointment
The NCAA has at least temporarily changed its policy toward legalized sports betting, clearing the way for Las Vegas to bid on championship events such as the Final Four.
A guaranteed maximum price, the all-important final estimated cost of the Las Vegas stadium the Raiders are building, is expected to be discussed Thursday by the Las Vegas Stadium Authority.
UNLV tries some two-tailback offense, and running back Charles Williams is close to returning from an ankle injury. Quarterback Armani Rogers has improved his accuracy in the short-passing game.
UNLV could have had its logo redesigned by Nike for free, according to the school’s apparel contract with the world-famous shoe company, but opted to pay almost $50,000 to use the Denver firm Adrenalin.
The former UNLV defensive lineman will play in the game at the Rose Bowl Satdium at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
UNLV hired Al Simmons as its new safeties coach. The lone spot to be filled is the newly created 10th assistant.
Quarterback Armani Rogers completed a 14-yard touchdown pass and a 2-point conversion to Kendal Keys with 25 seconds left to beat New Mexico 38-35. The Rebels need to win Nov. 25 at UNR to become bowl eligible.
The Rebels begin a two-game road trip Friday at New Mexico.
UNLV’s football team had a potentially emotionally damaging setback at Air Force on Saturday. Now the Rebels are focused on trying to beat Utah State this Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.